Goodness gracious, are there some GOOD places to stay in this special little city! From airbnb’s with refreshing pools and tiles galore, to boutique hotels with all the amenities, to palatial haciendas with rich histories, to the trusty tried and true hotels near the hustle and bustle of it all, rest assured there is no shortage of amazing spots to rest your head while vacationing in Merida.

Merida is a very walkable city. We highly recommend staying in or around Centro as this is where many of the best museums, restaurants, bars, shopping, architecture, and parks are. All the neighborhoods around this area are charming, soulful, and full of life. Not to mention superbly safe. Uber is also widely used throughout the city. So no matter where you stay you’re only at most a $5 ride to the middle of Centro.

May we suggest Airbnb as an option for your stay? There are so many beautiful, unique, and affordable properties that are unlike anything you can find here in the states. Earlier this year, we made a trip down to Merida for a fast (and hot!) trip to scout for our wedding. We were lucky enough to find a real oasis of an Airbnb that was one of the highlights of our trip. It had an amazing pool surrounded by the most lush tropical plants you can image. We made friends with the host who was so helpful, providing us with recommendations and tips on places to go and things to do. Below are some photos from our stay and a link where you can book your own stay! He has four apartments on the property, so if you want dibs, jump on it!!